1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1963 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1963 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Plymouth Valiant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | 62 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2700 mm |